First-Year Student Housing Information Fall 2027 - Spring 2028
Follow the steps below:
The process for First-Year students to ultimately receive a bed space is a multiple step process.
STEP 1 (Required):
Fully submit the Academic Year 2027 - 2028 Housing Contract in , no later than May 1, 2027.
Students submitting their first housing contract will be required to submit a one-time non-refundable $100.00 processing fee.
The earlier all required steps are completed in the , the higher your priority during the online room selection process. Submitting your contract early gives you a better chance of choosing your preferred space.
STEP 2 (Optional):
Complete the Living-Learning/Theme Community application.
Please note: Once a student fully completes the Housing Contract, including payment of the $100.00 processing fee (if applicable), the student can instantly submit a Living-Learning/Theme Community application.
For information on communities please visit our Living-Learning and Theme Community Webpage!
STEP 3 (Required):
Participate in the online room selection process.
To choose your preferred bed space, fully participate in the scheduled online room selection process. If you miss your ticket window, your chance of selecting your preferred bed space is lessened. Please note that simply not participating does not release you from the terms and conditions of your signed binding housing contract.
Online Room Selection Process for First-Year students: June 2027
More details will be released May 2027
Preparing for Online Room Selection
Between now and May 1, 2027, First-Year students with a completed housing contract will need to ensure they have read and completed the following:
- Ensure ALL roommate preferences within are up to date.
- Both you AND your desired roommate(s) must be in the same Roommate Group to be considered as a mutual request.
- It is important to be pro-active in accepting or declining roommates within to prevent any issues during the Online Room Selection process.
- Some rooms/suites and/or individual bed spaces may not be available for assignment during the online room selection process due to Living-Learning Communities, Theme Housing, ADA needs, etc.
- If you are seeking a medical or disability accommodation, please contact the Ƶ Student Accessibility Center.
STEP 4 (Required):
Mark your calendars for move-in appointment.
Late July: Information on the move-in process and how to schedule a move-in appointment will be released.
Wednesday, August 11, 2027: Accepted Living-Learning and Theme Community (LLCTC) participants move-in will occur via appointment. Early arrivals will not be accommodated or permitted. If you need to be in the Ƶ area prior to that date, please visit the for a list of accommodations.
Friday, August 13, 2027: Move-in for all other first-year students (Non-LLC students) will occur via appointment. Early arrivals will not be accommodated or permitted. If you need to be in the Ƶ area prior to that date, please visit the for a list of accommodations.
Best Way to Prepare
Room Types and Housing Areas
What room types and housing areas are available for first-year students?
Bed space on campus is in extremely high demand. As the online room selection process continues hour-by-hour students can anticipate the number of available rooms/beds in each facility to decrease as students participate in the process. Please select the Residence Halls to view floor plans and walkthroughs of each space.
Osprey Hall
Approximately half of the rooms will be for females and half for males. Osprey Hall rooms will be double bedrooms for Fall 2027/Spring 2028.
Osprey Landing
Approximately half of the rooms will be for females and half for males. Osprey Landing will be a mixture of double occupancy bedrooms and triple rooms based on anticipated occupancy levels. Private rooms will likely only be utilized to accommodate medical or disability needs.
Osprey Cove
Approximately half of the rooms will be for females and half for males. Osprey Cove will be a mixture of double occupancy bedrooms and triple rooms based on anticipated occupancy levels. Private rooms will likely only be utilized to accommodate medical or disability needs.
Osprey Crossings
Approximately half of the rooms will be for females and half for males. Osprey Crossings will be a mixture of double occupancy bedrooms and triple rooms based on anticipated occupancy levels. Private rooms will likely be used to accommodate medical or disability needs.
Osprey Ridge
Home of the Honors LLCTCs for First-Year and Upperclass students. Approximately half of the bed spaces will be for females and half for males. The vast majority of these bed spaces will be double occupancy bedrooms but a limited number of private rooms may be available based on occupancy levels.
Please note the following:
Once a student submits a Ƶ Housing Contract, it is imperative that student actively monitor their Ƶ e-mail account for specific information and timelines associated with the online room selection process, move-in appointment scheduling and other pertinent information.
To accommodate medical and disability needs as determined by the Ƶ Student Accessibility Center, Housing and Residence Life may make adjustments to occupancy levels in some room types.
Any admitted First-Year student who has a desire to live on-campus for Fall 2027/Spring 2028 should submit their Academic Year Housing Contract before submitting a summer contract.